Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 27,344 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1970–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2016, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 27,344. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.
The figure is up 264.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 27,344 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0085, in 1970.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 14th of 174 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0085 | — |
| 1971 | 0.0091 | +6.3% |
| 1972 | 0.0118 | +29.4% |
| 1973 | 0.0168 | +42.9% |
| 1974 | 0.026 | +55.1% |
| 1975 | 0.0359 | +37.9% |
| 1976 | 0.0408 | +13.6% |
| 1977 | 0.0765 | +87.4% |
| 1978 | 0.0863 | +12.9% |
| 1979 | 0.0843 | -2.4% |
| 1980 | 0.2649 | +214.2% |
| 1981 | 0.2997 | +13.1% |
| 1982 | 0.5702 | +90.3% |
| 1983 | 1.19 | +108.0% |
| 1984 | 1.21 | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 3.98 | +230.5% |
| 1986 | 5.78 | +44.9% |
| 1987 | 10.99 | +90.3% |
| 1988 | 20.69 | +88.3% |
| 1989 | 51.5 | +148.9% |
| 1990 | 69.19 | +34.3% |
| 1991 | 80.83 | +16.8% |
| 1992 | 92.4 | +14.3% |
| 1993 | 104.85 | +13.5% |
| 1994 | 126.68 | +20.8% |
| 1995 | 160.59 | +26.8% |
| 1996 | 209.97 | +30.8% |
| 1997 | 251.97 | +20.0% |
| 1998 | 447.44 | +77.6% |
| 1999 | 1,298 | +190.1% |
| 2000 | 926.76 | -28.6% |
| 2001 | 1,143 | +23.4% |
| 2002 | 4,193 | +266.7% |
| 2003 | 4,751 | +13.3% |
| 2004 | 6,561 | +38.1% |
| 2005 | 8,052 | +22.7% |
| 2006 | 7,495 | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 9,410 | +25.5% |
| 2008 | 10,382 | +10.3% |
| 2009 | 11,453 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 10,427 | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 13,674 | +31.1% |
| 2012 | 16,810 | +22.9% |
| 2013 | 18,769 | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 22,135 | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 27,337 | +23.5% |
| 2016 | 27,344 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0396 | 0.0085 | 0.0863 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.65 | 0.2649 | 51.5 | 10 |
| 1990s | 284.2 | 69.19 | 1,298 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,437 | 926.76 | 11,453 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,499 | 10,427 | 27,344 | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.39 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.6 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 1.84 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 11.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.2917 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 678.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 12.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 5,963 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 13.86 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 4.83 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 27,344 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 27,344 in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0085 in 1970.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 14th out of 174 countries with data for 2016.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 264.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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